tag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:/blogsWindow World of Hickory blogs2018-01-19T10:42:00-05:00tag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:Blog/top-5-reasons-to-choose-vinyl-siding-for-your-homeTop 5 Reasons to Choose Vinyl Siding For Your Home&lt;img alt=&quot;Top 5 Reasons to Choose Vinyl Siding For Your Home&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Selecting the type of material that you want to use for the exterior of your home is a very big decision. Whatever you end up choosing largely impacts the curb appeal of your home. Not only does it make a big difference in how good your house looks, but it is also necessary for protecting your home from the elements. Without siding, your home would be exposed to so much moisture and wind that it would quickly deteriorate. It&amp;amp;rsquo;s important to consider both of these factors when deciding the material that you want to have installed as siding. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/vinyl-siding/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Vinyl siding &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;is a low-cost, easy maintenance, and customizable choice for siding.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Here are the top 5 reasons to choose vinyl siding for your home:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p style=&amp;quot;margin-left:.5in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;1.It is the most cost effective option. Although you may have to repair or replace panels here and there, it is inexpensive material and is simple to install.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p style=&amp;quot;margin-left:.5in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;2.You can select from a large variety of colors and styles, so you can choose something that fits your home best. There are a lot of options for customizing that you might not get with other types of siding.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p style=&amp;quot;margin-left:.5in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;3.It is easy to clean. All you need to do is pressure wash the vinyl, and your house will look brand new.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p style=&amp;quot;margin-left:.5in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;4.It is very durable and an excellent choice for protecting your home.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p style=&amp;quot;margin-left:.5in&amp;quot;&amp;gt;5.It is simple to have repaired or replaced, so even if there is something that needs to be done, it is inexpensive and easy to do.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/vinyl-siding/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Vinyl siding &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;is definitely a good option to consider for your home. There are many benefits for choosing this material, and it is a great investment. Contact us today at Window World of Hickory to learn more!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&quot; src=&quot;http://s3.amazonaws.com/wombat_production_attachments/uploads/medium/file/8767/product_iStock-157426817.jpg&quot; /&gt;2018-01-19T10:42:00-05:00Window World of Hickorytag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:Blog/benefits-of-different-materials-for-shuttersBenefits of Different Materials for Shutters &lt;img alt=&quot;Benefits of Different Materials for Shutters &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Shutters used to have a functional purpose, but now they are usually just for d&amp;amp;eacute;cor and to give the house a finished look. In some situations, they are still used to cover the windows, but mostly it is just for the aesthetic appeal. You may think that shutters are such a small detail that they don&amp;amp;rsquo;t make much of a difference in the general curb appeal of a home. However, they actually have a huge impact on how a house looks. It&amp;amp;rsquo;s important to make good choices about the type of material and overall style of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/shutters/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;shutters &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;that you want, so they have a positive affect on the look of your home.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There are pros to each type of shutter, but here is a list of benefits for different materials used for shutters.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Wood-&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Wood shutters are incredibly durable and last a long time&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Faux Wood&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;- Gives a more expensive look for a much smaller expense, although it isn&amp;amp;rsquo;t as durable as actual wood&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Vinyl&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;- The least expensive option, but it does need to be replaced more often&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Other Synthetic Materials&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;- Can often be a good price and fairly durable&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
Shutters should improve the look of a home. The last thing you want is to have them detract from its appearance. The exterior of a home is incredibly important to keep updated. Consider some of these different materials for &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/shutters/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;shutters &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;to keep your home looking its best. There are many different choices, and there are pros and cons to each different material. In the end, you want to make a cost-effective decision that will add value to your home.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&quot; src=&quot;http://s3.amazonaws.com/wombat_production_attachments/uploads/medium/file/8765/product_iStock-516105688.jpg&quot; /&gt;2017-12-20T10:39:00-05:00Window World of Hickorytag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:Blog/how-to-use-garden-window-to-create-indoor-herb-gardenHow to Use a Garden Window to Create an Indoor Herb Garden&lt;img alt=&quot;How to Use a Garden Window to Create an Indoor Herb Garden&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Growing your own herbs is becoming increasingly more popular. Everything tastes better and more flavorful when it&amp;amp;rsquo;s fresh. The best part about growing your own herbs is that it doesn&amp;amp;rsquo;t have to take up much room and it&amp;amp;rsquo;s actually fairly easy. Many people prefer to grow herbs inside. If you have a &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/replacement-windows/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;garden window&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; installed, you can have an herb garden inside without it taking up any space. If you&amp;amp;rsquo;re gardening indoors, you can also grow plants year round. It&amp;amp;rsquo;s nice to not have to go outside every time you want to care for your plants or use them for cooking, so the convenience factor is motivating as well.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;If you&amp;amp;rsquo;re interested in growing your own herb garden, you should definitely consider having a garden window installed.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There are many advantages to having a garden window.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;You can grow herbs year round.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;You don&amp;amp;rsquo;t have to go outside to water your plants.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;The plants that you&amp;amp;rsquo;re growing inside still have a great place for getting the sunlight they need.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;You don&amp;amp;rsquo;t get annoyed with plants getting in your way because you have a specific place for them.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;It adds beauty and helps keep the air in your home clean to have indoor plants.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
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A &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/replacement-windows/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;garden window&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is not only a beautiful addition to your home, but it can also be a great place to create an indoor herb garden. This could be a fun project for you, and it can be an exciting way to grow plants and use them in your cooking.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&quot; src=&quot;http://s3.amazonaws.com/wombat_production_attachments/uploads/medium/file/8763/product_iStock-497713520.jpg&quot; /&gt;2017-11-20T10:35:00-05:00Window World of Hickorytag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:Blog/make-statement-with-your-front-entry-doorMake a Statement with Your Front Entry Door&lt;img alt=&quot;Make a Statement with Your Front Entry Door&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The first thing that people see when they come to your home is the front entry door. We all know you&amp;amp;rsquo;re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but that doesn&amp;amp;rsquo;t mean that we put first impressions aside. What people see first will affect their overall impressions of your house. In a situation where you may be trying to sell your house, it is even more important to create a beautiful and appealing entry.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You can make a statement with front &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/doors/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;entry doors&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; by following some of these simple tips:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Have a custom door made and installed to add a &amp;amp;ldquo;wow&amp;amp;rdquo; factor.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Frame your door with beautiful windows; they can be on either side, above it, or all the way around it.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Add a pop of color to your house with a bold-colored door or have it stained a rich and beautiful color.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Pay attention to the details and add a unique door handle and/or other decorative accessories.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Make guests feel welcome by including a mat outside the door and a wreath or other decoration on the door.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Create a little spot to sit or relax by your front door. Not only will it appear more inviting, but it will also give you a good place to sit down and relax with visitors.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Clean up the landscaping and line the pathway to your door with an attractive combination of different plants or flowers.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Use some of these ideas as a way to beautify your front &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/doors/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;entry door&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. It may be time to update your curb appeal and create a look that makes you really proud of your home.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&quot; src=&quot;http://s3.amazonaws.com/wombat_production_attachments/uploads/medium/file/8761/product_iStock-156443918.jpg&quot; /&gt;2017-10-20T10:30:00-05:00Window World of Hickorytag:windowworldhickory.wordjack.info,2005:Blog/how-to-add-texture-and-character-to-your-home-using-scallopsHow to Add Texture and Character to Your Home Using Scallops&lt;img alt=&quot;How to Add Texture and Character to Your Home Using Scallops&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There are as many different styles for houses as there are houses in the world. The best part about owning your own home is that you can make it entirely yours from top to bottom and inside to outside. Everything can be customized to fit you, your needs, and your likes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A great option for adding texture and character to your home is to use &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/vinyl-siding/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;scallops&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Scallops are uniquely shaped and look almost like semi-circles. They can be installed as siding and can either be covering the entire exterior or just a few small details. You&amp;amp;rsquo;ll often see them mixed in with other types of siding, such as vinyl or shakes. If the entire exterior isn&amp;amp;rsquo;t just scallops, it is usually the upper part of a home that has them, as opposed to the bottom. They are certainly a beautiful detail and can make a house look so much better. They definitely add charm to an exterior and contribute to making a home look unique.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.windowworldhickory.com/vinyl-siding/&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Scallops &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;are a simple way to make your home your own. Take the time to look at a lot of different homes, so you can get a good feel for what you want in your home. Then make your home everything you want it to be. Instead of complaining about things that you don&amp;amp;rsquo;t like or wish you could change, invest in your space so you will feel happy in it. Create a place that you love, and it will be much more enjoyable for you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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